Applications being accepted for the Boston School Committee

Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced that applications are being accepted for one position on the Boston School Committee.  The term of Michael D. O’Neill will expire on January 5, 2009.  Mr. O’Neill was appointed last July to fill the vacancy of Michele Brooks, who resigned to take a position with the Boston Public Schools. 

Boston School Committee members are appointed to serve four-year staggered terms.  When vacancies exist, the Mayor appoints members from a list of candidates recommended by a 13-member Citizens Nominating Panel composed of parents, teachers, principals, and representatives of the business and higher education communities.  Under the legislation that established the appointed School Committee, “the Mayor shall strive to appoint individuals who reflect the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of the city.”

Anyone interested in applying must submit an application by 12 noon on November 17, 2008.  All applicants must be residents of Boston.

Download an application form.